Oil refineries and petrochemical plants rely on steam systems to maintain utility and process unit operations.
Much has been written in recent years about the need for refineries to embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Throughout Hydrocarbon Processing’s 97 yr of publishing technical material for the refining and petrochemical industries, the journal has focused on numerous topics to optimize downstream processing facility operations.
High-quality crudes are not always readily available, or at a price that is acceptable to the producer’s budget.
Oil flushing has a direct impact on the performance and lifespan of industrial equipment.
Alfa Laval has introduced wide-opening design plates in its Packinox heat exchangers.
Shargay, C.,
Carmona, R. K.,
Daru, K.,
Desai, J.,
Irfan, M., Fluor;
Panchal, A., Reliance Industries Ltd.
For pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping in corrosive services, the materials in contact with the process are often required to be high alloys to provide a reliable service life.